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Benefits of Continuing Statins for Primary Prevention in Older Adults
08/15/2019
Statin discontinuation increases the risk of hospitalizations for a cardiovascular event or stroke in adults 75 years and older with no history of cardiovascular disease, according to research findings.
Statin discontinuation increases the risk of hospitalizations for a cardiovascular event or stroke in adults 75 years and older with no history of cardiovascular disease, according to research findings.
Statin discontinuation increases...
08/15/2019
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How Systolic, Diastolic Blood Pressure Impact CVD Outcomes
08/14/2019
According to recent study findings in the New England Journal of Medicine, “both systolic and diastolic hypertension independently influenced the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, regardless of the definition of hypertension.”
According to recent study findings in the New England Journal of Medicine, “both systolic and diastolic hypertension independently influenced the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, regardless of the definition of hypertension.”
According to recent study...
08/14/2019
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Nutrition Score Predicts Mortality in OAs With Acute Coronary Syndrome
08/12/2019
According to research findings, nutritional status may help predict all-cause mortality in older adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome.
According to research findings, nutritional status may help predict all-cause mortality in older adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome.
According to research findings,...
08/12/2019
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Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces Risk of Recurrent Stroke
07/30/2019
"More intensive BP lowering, such as less than 120/80 mm Hg, might be beneficial for patients with high risk of intracerebral hemorrhage," said Kazuo Kitagawa, MD, PhD, Tokyo Women's Medical University.
"More intensive BP lowering, such as less than 120/80 mm Hg, might be beneficial for patients with high risk of intracerebral hemorrhage," said Kazuo Kitagawa, MD, PhD, Tokyo Women's Medical University.
"More intensive BP lowering,...
07/30/2019
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Increased Antihypertensive Drug Use Among OAs Using Sleeping Pills
07/29/2019
Consumption of sleeping pills was linked to increased antihypertensive drug usage among older adult patients, according to a new study.
Consumption of sleeping pills was linked to increased antihypertensive drug usage among older adult patients, according to a new study.
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07/29/2019
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Over 330,000 Bags of Heart Failure Treatment Recalled
07/25/2019
A prescription medication used for the short-term treatment of heart failure is being recalled due to sterility concerns.
A prescription medication used for the short-term treatment of heart failure is being recalled due to sterility concerns.
A prescription medication used...
07/25/2019
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Higher-Intensity Lipid Lowering After ACS Seems Beneficial in Patients 75+
07/22/2019
"Continuing to treat elderly patients after an ACS with moderate- rather than higher-intensity lipid-lowering therapy will represent a missed opportunity to incrementally improve long-term outcomes for this high-risk population," said Richard...
"Continuing to treat elderly patients after an ACS with moderate- rather than higher-intensity lipid-lowering therapy will represent a missed opportunity to incrementally improve long-term outcomes for this high-risk population," said Richard...
"Continuing to treat elderly...
07/22/2019
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Statins Underutilized in Managing LDL-C in ASCVD
07/19/2019
“Increasing uptake of statins could drastically reduce the number of heart attacks, strokes, and death in patients with established vascular disease,” said study co-investigator Todd Anderson, MD.
“Increasing uptake of statins could drastically reduce the number of heart attacks, strokes, and death in patients with established vascular disease,” said study co-investigator Todd Anderson, MD.
“Increasing uptake of statins...
07/19/2019
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Do Dietary Supplements, Interventions Actually Improve CVD Outcomes?
07/09/2019
Researchers recently sought to understand how nutritional supplements and dietary interventions impact mortality and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Researchers recently sought to understand how nutritional supplements and dietary interventions impact mortality and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Researchers recently sought to...
07/09/2019
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How Spending on Diabetes, Hypertension Treatment Changes After Bariatric Surgery
07/03/2019
Patients who receive weight-loss surgery reduce spending on both diabetes and high blood pressure medications three to six months following the initial operation, according to new study findings.
Patients who receive weight-loss surgery reduce spending on both diabetes and high blood pressure medications three to six months following the initial operation, according to new study findings.
Patients who receive weight-loss...
07/03/2019
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Managing Localized Prostate Cancer in a Septuagenarian With Dementia
02/13/2012
As with many cancers, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. The disease’s complexity and its many treatment options add to the conundrum of selecting the proper approach, especially when the patient is an elder with a life-limiting...
As with many cancers, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. The disease’s complexity and its many treatment options add to the conundrum of selecting the proper approach, especially when the patient is an elder with a life-limiting...
As with many cancers, the risk...
02/13/2012
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California bill would require reporting of `superbug` infections, deaths
12/06/2016
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Preparing Family Members for the Death of a Loved One in Long-Term Care
12/10/2018
Authors explore what is known about preparedness for death and evidence-based interventions to improve preparedness of family caregivers in the LTC setting.
Authors explore what is known about preparedness for death and evidence-based interventions to improve preparedness of family caregivers in the LTC setting.
Authors explore what is known...
12/10/2018
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Experts Identify Factors Hindering Biosimilar Uptake
03/02/2018
A recent perspective in The New England Journal of Medicine outlined the reasons why biosimilar uptake in the United States has been lackluster.
A recent perspective in The New England Journal of Medicine outlined the reasons why biosimilar uptake in the United States has been lackluster.
A recent perspective in The New...
03/02/2018
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Updated HIV Guidelines from the CDC
12/17/2014
The CDC published an updated guideline on recommendations for preventing HIV transmission.
The CDC published an updated guideline on recommendations for preventing HIV transmission.
The CDC published an updated...
12/17/2014
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